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A woman in a space helmet looking scared

Directive 8020 review: a sci-fi horror that loses tension despite its Unreal Engine 5 upgrade

By Alan Wen Published

Supermassive's new technical highs can't overcome the lacklustre gameplay choices.

Gaming
Outbound, an indie game featuring a retro camper van

Outbound review: a road-trip that’s more charming than challenging

By Ian Dean Published

A lovely wilderness sandbox that runs out of surprises too soon.

Gaming
Photograph of Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones in Midnight Violet (purple)

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Gen 2: A great buy… once the Gen 1 dies

By Jon Stapley Published

Are minor improvements to ANC and spatial audio really worth $100? I'm not convinced.

Headphones & Earbuds
Will: Follow the Light review, a boat at sea

Will: Follow the Light review – stunning Unreal Engine 5 visuals can hide the rough edges

By Alan Wen Published

This indie nails lighting in the harsh north, but left me lost at sea.

Gaming
An illustration of three teens stood on a rock

Mixtape review: a stop-motion-like, post-Spider-Verse aesthetic you can play

By Alan Wen Published

The spirit of John Hughes, Take on Me and MTV in playable form.

Gaming
Various shots of the Kiwi Ears Halcyon IEM.

The Kiwi Ears Halcyon is a 'world first'... yet I feel like I’ve heard it before

By Beren Neale Published

Its early bird Kickstarter price is $209, and that's a great price. At $259 it's a harder sell.

Headphones & Earbuds
Wax Heads; a digital illustration depicts a young woman holding a record, surrounded by a variety of displayed items in a store

Wax Heads review: a cosy puzzler where art does more than storytelling

By Ian Dean Published

Light on challenge, but captures the awkwardness of music taste in every illustration.

Gaming
Motorslice review; a woman leans against a concrete pillar

Motorslice review: a liminal Shadow of the Colossus-inspired must-play

By Ian Dean Published

Brutalist and brilliant.

Gaming
iClone 8

Reallusion iClone 8 review: the gold standard for easy character animation

By Paul Hatton Published

Reallusion iClone 8 is a character animation toolset that's easy to use and integrates into various creative workflows

3D
Various photos of the Mangird Tea Pro.

Pop the kettle on, it's time for the soothing tones of the Mangird Tea Pro

By Beren Neale Published

Engagingly musical and beautifully built, this is a special IEM at $359.

Headphones & Earbuds
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